Many electronics contain hazardous chemicals harmful to people and the environment. Proper recycling ensures these are handled according to approved guidelines. In addition, many electronics contain private data. Proper recycling ensures this is destroyed. To learn more, check out information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Earth911.com.

The electronics recycling event is sponsored by the UNTHSC Office of Sustainability, which supports the university's mission of improving the health and quality of life for Texans and beyond-starting right here on our campus and in our community.

For more than a decade, UNTHSC has been minimizing its environmental impact and saving by reducing energy usage, conserving water and recycling.